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New Law Designed To Deter Unauthorized Re-Sale of Craft Beers (AB 776)

11/25/2015

 
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 (By Eugene Pak)
    During Prohibition the term “scofflaw” was coined to refer to someone who disregarded or flouted the law.  Today, although the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages is no longer prohibited, it is still heavily regulated.  Some retailers have scoffed, intentionally or unintentionally, at these regulations by buying hard-to-find premium craft beers such as Pliny the Elder (Russian River Brewing) directly from brewery tap rooms and brewpubs and then re-selling them at inflated prices.  This practice was described in a recent article by Kate Bernot in DRAFT magazine,
“In Search of Craft Beer’s Most Wanted.”


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Social Media v. Tied  House Laws:  New California Laws (AB 780 and AB 776)

11/10/2015

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     With last month's passage of California Assembly Bill 780, breweries and other alcoholic beverage makers in California will be able to identify in their social media posts those bars, restaurants, and stores where their beverages are sold – subject, however, to certain key conditions discussed below.   Another related bill passed the next day,  AB 776.  Among other things, AB 776 will allow producers to participate in and advertise an event that is sponsored by a retailer if the event is conducted by, and for the benefit of, a non-profit organization. Both laws become effective January 1, 2016.



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Beer Labels Made Easier:  California Label Approval Not Required Before Selling Beer

10/18/2015

 
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       Breweries selling beer in California will no longer have to wait for California ABC label approval before selling their beers in the State.  Under a new bill recently signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown, Assembly Bill 893, breweries only need to 'register' their beers with the ABC before selling their beers.  This should save breweries time in getting their beers to market.  Breweries must still comply with state labeling regulations, and any labels which are found to violate existing labeling requirements may still subject breweries to penalties.  So the onus remains on breweries to make sure their labels comply with state law.  . . .



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    Eugene Pak is a Partner at Wendel Rosen Black & Dean and heads its Craft Beer Law practice.  For over 20 years, Eugene has advised clients on a wide range of legal issues. . . Read More

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